Chaos frolicked around my home as I was late
At school the teacher would scold me, what would be my fate?
I gobbled up my breakfast and rushed out the door
And that’s when I realised my project was lying on the floor.
I ran back home, up the stairs, and grabbed it quick
But suddenly, I banged my head and felt horribly sick
Now, it was really late and I ran faster than the speed of sound
But I lost control and crashed into a mound
The bus started leaving and my eyes grew wide and big
I panicked, I ran around and my face was swollen like a fig
Now, I had to run to school, I was ready to start
I lifted my legs, took a deep breath and began to dart
I ran and ran and ran until I reached my school
And then I saw my friend say “You could’ve taken the local bus, you fool!”
I stared and stared at his face scratching my head
Because, I think to my dismay, I left my homework on my bed.
Poem written by: Ritik Ramanathan, 11 years old from Hyderabad